1
as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something)
I anticipate that we'll be seeing you for New Year's
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2
as in to foresee
to realize or know about beforehand
I anticipated this unhelpful response
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Recent Examples of anticipate
Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are anticipated.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 50 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2025
But the consultants have also been asked to anticipate a scenario where the measure fails or doesn’t even go on the ballot.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
More famous friends are anticipated to join Cruise and Beckham.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 May 2025
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2025
Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 50 mph.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2025
But the consultants have also been asked to anticipate a scenario where the measure fails or doesn’t even go on the ballot.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
More famous friends are anticipated to join Cruise and Beckham.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipate
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The reality-television series has spawned a number of spinoffs, including Duck Dynasty: The Revival, which is set to center on Willie and Korie and their children and is expected to premiere this summer.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Duck Dynasty: The Revival is expected to premiere on A&E this summer.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Strand foresees Prime Video similarly educating NASCAR fans, though not every bell and whistle will be unveiled this weekend.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2025
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Management foresees full-year EPS to be between $5.95 and $6.55, which is a slight decrease from $6.32 recorded the previous year, reflecting persistent competitive pressures.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Teves was seen in handcuffs being escorted by East Timor police officers to an awaiting Philippine air force plane.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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Chris Pratt also appears, reprising his role as James Reece ahead of The Terminal List Season 2, which is currently in production and awaiting a release date of its own.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
29 May 2025
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Retailers are unable to predict pricing for later in the year due to the uncertainty of where tariffs will land.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Spinrad visited Southern California in late May and was taken aback by the number of people raising concern over the agency’s ability to continue predicting atmospheric river events, with all of their implications on public safety, reservoir operations and hydro power.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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“Anticipate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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